Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685,698.56, 946,363.20 and 383,912
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 685,698.56, 946,363.20 and 383,912 is: 529,854.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
685,698.56 : 946,363.20 = 383,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
685,698.56/946,363.20 = 383,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
685,698.56x = 946,363.20 × 383,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
685,698.56x = 363,320,188,838.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,320,188,838.40/685,698.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,854.09
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